South Korea’s military has detected suspected signs of North Korea making preparations to launch a military spy satellite, an official said Friday.In December, Pyongyang vowed to launch three more spy satellites this year, a month after successfully placing its first one into orbit. South Korea’s Defense Minister Shin Won-sik told reporters earlier this year that…
Elements of beauty from the traditional Korean attire of “hanbok” are lighting up the capital of Kazakhstan.The exhibition, “Hanbok, Reborn as Art,” at the Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Astana, brings together the works of 12 Korean creatives who have reimagined the classic aesthetics of hanbok through the lens of…
Over 7.000 cyclists, including Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, participated in Korea’s largest bicycle riding festival on the morning of May 19. Cyclists and bike lovers from all over the country flocked to Seoul’s main public square, Gwanghwamun Square, at 8 a.m. to begin the annual Seoul Bike Festival. This year saw the 16th edition of…
PGA Tour member Grayson Murray died at age 30, commissioner Jay Monahan announced Saturday, one day after Murray withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge at Fort Worth, Texas.No cause of death was given.Murray withdrew late in Friday’s second round citing illness.”We were devastated to learn — and are heartbroken to share — that PGA TOUR…
With the opening of the nation’s full-fledged space agency, Korea is set to make its mark on the global space stage, aiming to transform into a powerhouse and join the elite space race led by the private industry.The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) will open its doors Monday, focusing on fostering local companies that can play…